to start a journey; to embark on a trip; to set forth; to hit the trail
youngest brother; last disciple
to detain; to check; to restrain
to begin a trip; to depart; to embark; to die; to pass away; to depart this life
despite having waited a long time; in spite of having waited a long time
... is the reason; ... is my excuse
unable to contain oneself; itching to do something; cannot sit still
root (of a plant); root (of a tooth, hair, etc.); center (of a pimple, etc.); root (of all evil, etc.); source; one's true nature
one theory (opinion); another theory (opinion)
to be worried about; to be concerned for someone's welfare
drinking and eating too much
limit; limits; degree; extent; the end; the last; as long as ...
carelessly; thoughtlessly; inadvertently
either way; in any case; one way or another
younger brother; little brother; brother-in-law (spouse's younger brother or younger sister's husband); (arch.) pupil; (arch.) apprentice
(one's) older brother; lad; sonny
very interesting; of great interest
episode; anecdote; vignette
omitting (reluctantly); leaving out; dropping; giving up (reluctantly); parting with; sharing
though; although; be that as it may; nonetheless
(way of) life; living; livelihood; life circumstances
to crush to death; to stifle to death; to squeeze to death; to stifle (a laugh, etc.); to muffle (one's breathing); to subdue (one's voice)
eager; earnest; strenuous; fervent; assiduous; with utmost effort
to wish (for); to pray (for); to hope (for); to pray silently; to recite (Buddha's name, sutras, etc.) in one's mind; to chant (a silent prayer)
for a moment; for a minute; for a while; for some time; for the time being; for now
to advance on; to close in; to march on; to descend on (the enemy); to move towards; to surge forward (crowd, wave of nostalgia, wave, etc.)
by a hair's breadth; in the nick of time; touch and go; close call; critical moment
drumming (noise); beating; rapidly; quickly; continuously; one after the other
character (in a play or novel); dramatis personae
(short) rest; breather; break
mountain range; Lian Shan (Xia period method of Chinese divination)
to be thoroughly attracted by; to be completely fascinated by
thrust; charge; digging into (a matter); depth; straight man (of a comedy duo); quip; jab
boorish; inelegant; unpolished; unromantic; tactless
mountain range; mountain belt
wonderful; splendid; magnificent
country; state; region; national government; central government; home (i.e. hometown, home country); (arch.) province (of Japan)
worker; breadwinner; supporter; able person; able man; productive worker
recruitment; invitation; raising (funds, donations, etc.); collection; flotation (of shares, loans, etc.)